Katrien De Blauwer: Fragmented Identity Through Collage Born in Ronse, Belgium, Katrien de Blauwer’s artistic journey began amidst challenging circumstances—a formative experience that profoundly impacted her creative vision. Moving to Ghent at a young age, she nurtured her passion for painting and subsequently pursued higher education at the Royal Academy of Antwerp, initially focusing on fashion before abandoning this path. This ear…